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The internet is a serious business?

Appearently the people at this website make some solid arguments on why internet discussion forums are bringing down the status quo of the population: www.internetisseriousbusiness.com

Spam?

They mentioned general forum spam is one of the ways to help the internet LOL the logic behind it is amazing

Internet Forums is probably one of the largest online marketing avenues dedicated to a product. Offers communication to it's customers, recieve input about your products, and opens yourself to an avenues of future marketing plans since you will retains customers from previously purchased products who are participating on your forum.

Swamper - NO MORE HUGE BANNERS =P lol

lulz hax

die.

Rick Rolling was never funny, and it still isn't.

that site should di3

What, no...

Zoso pee'd his pj's last night. That's serious biznazz.

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Originally posted by Frenchie Zoso pee'd his pj's last night. That's serious biznazz.

I sleep in Speedos.

internet is not serious business


internets is

I really don�t see how (or why) a dicussion's medium should have an impact on how "serious" it is. I learn far more from people ive never met in the PDD than I do from most people I talk to in real life. Why is it less serious because it�s a different form of communication?

I think most people that post an "internet - serious business" picture are more likely to be those that struggle to express themselves adequately in the written form. imo a discussion online is just as "serious" as any other discussion you might be having with someone, I'd like to hear arguments to the contrary.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN I really don�t see how (or why) a dicussion's medium should have an impact on how "serious" it is. I learn far more from people ive never met in the PDD than I do from most people I talk to in real life. Why is it less serious because it�s a different form of communication? I think most people that post an "internet - serious business" picture are more likely to be those that struggle to express themselves adequately in the written form. imo a discussion online is just as "serious" as any other discussion you might be having with someone, I'd like to hear arguments to the contrary.

you speak the truth

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN imo a discussion online is just as "serious" as any other discussion you might be having with someone, I'd like to hear arguments to the contrary.

It has the potential to be just as serious, but anonymity gives people something to hide behind when they make an ass of themselves, which some people do quite often, just because their life outside of the internet is one devoid of personal expression. Without the fear of immediate social repercussions which could have extended consequences upon their way of life, people are not afraid to say things they would not normally say.

For example, if you stand outside of your home with a sign that says "GOD HATES FAGS", you might just irritate some of your friends and neighbours, get shit thrown at you, etc. Or maybe you'll get business cards and personal contacts, depending on whether or not you live in the midwestern United States/Texas. However, if you post a banner that says "GOD HATES FAGS" on the internet, chances are pretty decent that nobody will be able to take action to exact social consequences on you, save for those that can be exacted within an inernet-specific community, which is one most easily turned off.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN I really don�t see how (or why) a dicussion's medium should have an impact on how "serious" it is. I learn far more from people ive never met in the PDD than I do from most people I talk to in real life. Why is it less serious because it�s a different form of communication? I think most people that post an "internet - serious business" picture are more likely to be those that struggle to express themselves adequately in the written form. imo a discussion online is just as "serious" as any other discussion you might be having with someone, I'd like to hear arguments to the contrary.

i mostly use it when someone gets angry over a discussion that does not call for such emotions

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Originally posted by Halcyon+On+On It has the potential to be just as serious, but anonymity gives people something to hide behind when they make an ass of themselves, which some people do quite often, just because their life outside of the internet is one devoid of personal expression. Without the fear of immediate social repercussions which could have extended consequences upon their way of life, people are not afraid to say things they would not normally say. For example, if you stand outside of your home with a sign that says "GOD HATES FAGS", you might just irritate some of your friends and neighbours, get shit thrown at you, etc. Or maybe you'll get business cards and personal contacts, depending on whether or not you live in the midwestern United States/Texas. However, if you post a banner that says "GOD HATES FAGS" on the internet, chances are pretty decent that nobody will be able to take action to exact social consequences on you, save for those that can be exacted within an inernet-specific community, which is one most easily turned off.

Very good point there halycon. so we could say "the internet has the potential for serious business, but also the potential for serious dickheads"

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Originally posted by nchs09 i mostly use it when someone gets angry over a discussion that does not call for such emotions

haha, i should have mentioned that my comment wasn't directed at anyone, and this thread would indeed be an appropriate place for it

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN haha, i should have mentioned that my comment wasn't directed at anyone, and this thread would indeed be an appropriate place for it

i didnt feel you directed it towards me.. i just said it because you said "i want to hear an argument to the contrary. i think there are times when it is appropriate and funny to say it.

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Originally posted by nchs09 i didnt feel you directed it towards me.. i just said it because you said "i want to hear an argument to the contrary. i think there are times when it is appropriate and funny to say it.

i wanted to hear an argument as to why discussion conducted via the medium of internet is automatically classified as "less serious" than a discussion conducted by other means.

that isn't an argument.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN i wanted to hear an argument as to why discussion conducted via the medium of internet is automatically classified as "less serious" than a discussion conducted by other means. that isn't an argument.

i wasnt talking about that then.... :s i was talking about why people post it.

iz u siruis?

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN Very good point there halycon. so we could say "the internet has the potential for serious business, but also the potential for serious dickheads"

Still not different from normal communication

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